Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,630
Total Quantity
90.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+113%
RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 3,630 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,572 to the NHS. This is 113% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,572 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +113% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.